通辽市：“五个千万”工程推动科尔沁沙地系统治理全域修复

Core Insights - The article highlights the successful transformation of 2,690 acres of desert land into a green oasis in Baolin Gacha, Tongliao City, as part of the comprehensive desertification control efforts in the Khorchin Sandy Land [1][2] - The "Five Ten Million" project aims to implement a systematic approach to ecological restoration over eight years, covering a total of 35,900,800 acres [2][3] - The project includes various initiatives such as improving forest quality, enhancing grassland, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices to combat desertification and improve local ecosystems [2][3][4] Group 1 - The Khorchin Sandy Land spans approximately 99.5 million acres, with Tongliao City accounting for 55.2% of the sandy area, which has historically faced severe desertification issues [1] - Since 1978, Tongliao has implemented multiple ecological projects, achieving a total of 20.66 million acres of desertified land restoration by 2022, resulting in increased forest coverage and grassland vegetation [1][2] - The "Five Ten Million" project is not limited to desertification control but encompasses a holistic approach to managing mountains, water, forests, farmland, lakes, grasslands, and deserts [2][3] Group 2 - The project aims to increase the vegetation coverage of degraded grasslands from 35% to over 65%, potentially increasing grass yield by 50% [3] - As of now, the city has completed 2.52 million acres of desertification control, 3.69 million acres of forest quality improvement, and 4.57 million acres of grassland enhancement [4] - By 2030, the project is expected to steadily increase forest coverage and grassland vegetation, achieving 100% high-standard farmland construction in sandy areas, with an annual increase of 8% in per capita disposable income for residents [4]